George Magan (Gaelic footballer)

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George Magan
Personal information
Irish name Seoirse Mag Annaidh
Sport Gaelic football
Position Right wing-forward
Born 16 July 1894
Allenstown, County Meath, Ireland
Occupation Garda Síochána
Club(s)
Years Club
Celbridge
Club titles
Kildare titles 0
Inter-county(ies)
Years County
1918-1925
Kildare
Inter-county titles
Leinster titles 1
All-Irelands 1

George Magan (born 16 July 1894) was an Irish Gaelic footballer who played as a right wing-forward for the Kildare senior team.[1]

A noted sportsman of his era, Magan made his first appearance for the team during the 1918 championship and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement after the 1925 championship. During that time, he won one All-Ireland medal and one Leinster medal.

At club level Magana played with the Celbridge team.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Paul Doyle Memorial unveiled". Kildare website. Retrieved 26 December 2012.